5 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming five bedroom unlisted barn conversion located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Description

Originally a former Byre and understood to date from over 300 years ago, this impressive, detached family home has been completely converted. The house is beautifully presented and well maintained to offer highly adaptable living accommodation and occupies a tranquil rural setting in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to a fantastic 40ft x 20ft sitting room, understood to be the original barn, incorporating versatile sitting and family areas, an attractive brick fireplace with a wood burning stove sits at one end of this room and bi-fold doors lead out to the side and rear of the property. There is a fitted kitchen/breakfast room with a range of cupboards, appliances include a dishwasher, Cooke & Lewis induction hob, Hotpoint double oven and a free-standing Hotpoint fridge. A door leads through to a cloakroom along with access to the side of the property. Off the entrance hall there is a utility room fitted to match the kitchen and a small boiler room.

Parish Farm Barn offers great potential for multi-generational living. Understood to be the formal milking parlour, the dining room enjoys a delightful triple aspect and leads through to another room which is currently used as a gym and a separate shower room. Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms. This part of the property offers an excellent opportunity for potential purchasers to fulfil individual requirements, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The oak staircase from the sitting room, leads to an impressive vaulted galleried landing where there are three further bedrooms, a study, and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, a well-proportioned ensuite bathroom, separate dressing room and superb easterly views over neighbouring land.

Parish Farm Barn is approached via gates which open to a generous gravelled parking area. The gardens lie predominantly to the east and south of the barn with mature beech hedging, picket fencing, various fruit trees and an oak tree.

Location

Parish Farm Barn is located about 2 miles north of the sought after village of Hastingleigh with it’s range of local amenities and Bowl Inn public house. More comprehensive shopping facilities can be found in Wye (4.1 miles) including pharmacy, village hall, several public houses, library, school and wide range of local shops and cafes. The market town of Ashford (10.2 miles) with further amenities and schooling both in the state and independent sectors.

Wye Station (4.5 miles) and Westenhanger (9.4 miles) have frequent services to London Bridge, Waterloo East and London Charing Cross. A high speed train service runs between Ashford (9.1 miles) and London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Bodsham, Brabourne and Stowting Primary Schools. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.

The North Downs countryside is amongst the most attractive in Kent and much is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Consequently, there are many lovely walks and rides surrounding the village.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,253 sq ft


Acreage: 0.25 Acres

Directions

From Ashford proceed on the Canterbury road and at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A28. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles and at the crossroads turn right onto Harville road. Proceed through Wye in an easterly direction for about 4.3 miles and turn left onto Waltham road. At the crossroads turn left into Hassell Street and after about 0.5 of a mile the entrance to the property will be found on your left hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.